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The MARDI
Cameron Highland’s Station was established by the
Malayan British administrators in 1925. It was
then known as the Federal Experimental Station.
Tea was first introduced in the country in 1925
and these early tea bushes are growing healthy at
the station until today. The first tea factory
built in 1935 is still capable of processing black
tea.
The Agrotechnology Park MARDI Cameron Highlands is
located within the station and was officiated by
His Royal Highness DYMM The Sultan Of Pahang on
14th of June, 2003.
The Agrotechnology Park is about 1km east of the
main town of Tanah Rata and can be reached by car,
taxi, bus or even on foot. Among the major
attractions here are the English Garden,
strawberry farm and production centre, vegetable
and cut flower production, green house research
facility and the sales centre.
Should you wish
to stay overnight or more at the park,
accommodation is available at the 'English
Cottage.' Current rates:
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MARDI Agrotechnology Park Accommodation
Rates at
The English Cottage |
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Cottage 3-rooms : Normal weekdays
(Sun-Thurs) |
RM300 |
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Cottage 3-rooms : Public Holidays
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RM400 |
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Cottage 3-rooms : School holidays/weekends |
RM350 |
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Cottage 2-rooms : Normal weekdays
(Sun-Thurs) |
RM250 |
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Cottage 2-rooms : School holidays/weekends |
RM300 |
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Extra bed |
RM50++ |
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Check-in time |
2.00 pm |
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Check-out time |
12.00 pm |
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Late
check out surcharge : Until 6.00pm
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50% of room rate |
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Late check out surcharge : After
6.00pm |
full rate applies |
Rates are
subject to 10% service charge and 5%
government tax.
Rates are subject to change without prior
notice. |
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GETTING THERE : |
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Cameron
Highlands is accessible either via Tapah in
Perak or Simpang Pulai, near Ipoh. From Kuala
Lumpur via the North-South Expressway look out
for the Simpang Pulai exit just before Ipoh.
This route is much smoother and the road is
broader compared to the old one that winds up
through the jungle via Tapah town.
From the
East (Kelantan State) take the Gua Musang –
Lojing route for 130km westward passing the
intersection to the Kelantan town of Jeli, up
the main range via the East-West Highway after
which you will pass the north Perak town of
Gerik, Lenggong and onwards to Kuala Kangsar
and the North-South Expressway to Simpang
Pulai in Ipoh.
The Cameron Highlands Agrotechnology Park is
about 1km east of the main town of Tanah Rata
and can be reached by car, taxi, bus or even
on foot.
Note: Cameron Highlands offer many
delightful jungle trails for hours of exciting
tropical highlands adventure. However, during
poor weather conditions, please consult your
hotel or guesthouse on the suitability of the
trails before embarking on your trek. It is
best to engage a guide and go in a group. You
are also advised to report to the nearest
police station or outpost just in case. Your
trek should begin in the morning so that you
can safely return before nightfall. |
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VISITING HOURS : |
Monday
to Thursday
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8.00 am to 12.45 pm/ 2.00 pm to
5.00 pm |
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Friday |
8.00 am to 12.30 pm/ 2.30 pm to
5.00 pm |
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(Closed on Aidil Fitri and Aidil Adha) |
Please
click here map of the park. |
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FACILITIES : |
Information Centre
At the centre visitors can get information on
MARDI Agrotechnology Park. There are also
exhibits on MARDI’s latest technologies and
publications available for sale. Visitors
purchase tickets to enter the park at the
information centre.
Sales Centre
Here, visitors can buy fresh farm produce and
processed agriculture products. Also available
are potted plants, and fresh cut flowers.
Flower Nursery
At the flower nursery, visitors can browse the
rows and rows of colourful flowering plants
that thrive in the crisp air of the highlands.
Here, potted plants and cut flowers are also
available for sale.
Cafeteria
The cafeteria serves up refreshing teas,
juices and a range of snacks.
Meeting Facilities
Meeting facilities are available for
seminar/workshop to fit the 100 person
theater. Facilities are rented upon request
and approval from the management of the park.
Walking Trail
Jungle Trails 3 and 7 pass through the park.
Please enquire from the Cameron Highlands
Visitors Centre at Tanah Rata or your tour
guide, if you have engaged one. The trails
also lead to the foot of Gunung Berembun
nearby.
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CONTACTS : |
Manager,
Agro Technology Park
MARDI Cameron Highlands
39007 Tanah Rata
Pahang, Malaysia.
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Tel :
+605 - 491 1255 /
+605 - 491 5945
Fax : 605- 491
2170
E-mail :
wawy@mardi.gov.my
mseth@mardi.gov.my
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